4 September, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Christopher & Banks, Methode Break Out To New Highs
Christopher & Banks, Methode Break Out To New Highs
A retailer and a maker of electronic parts staged powerful breakouts to new highs Thursday even as the overall market faded. Thinly traded Methode Electronics (MEI), which makes electro-mechanical parts for the aerospace, auto and other markets, jumped 5.46, or 16%, to 39.72. It cleared a 38.67 buy point in huge volume following a strong quarterly earnings report.
4 September, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on New phablets from Apple, Samsung could revive mobile market
New phablets from Apple, Samsung could revive mobile market
Forget tablets, suddenly it’s phablets that are going to save the mobile industry, as new products from Apple and Samsung give the market a jolt.
4 September, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Freelance nation: One-third of U.S. workers are freelancers
Freelance nation: One-third of U.S. workers are freelancers
A survey released by Freelancers Union finds that 53 million Americans, or 34% of the workforce, are freelancers. Sara Horowitz, founder and executive director of Freelancers Union, discusses the findings.
4 September, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Hacker breached HealthCare.gov insurance site
Hacker breached HealthCare.gov insurance site
A hacker broke into part of the HealthCare.gov insurance enrollment website in July and uploaded malicious software, according to federal officials.
4 September, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Stocks End Lower; El Pollo Loco Up After Hours
Stocks End Lower; El Pollo Loco Up After Hours
Stocks ended in the red Thursday after being up most of the day, as investors awaited Friday’s key government jobs report. The Nasdaq and the S&P 500 each lost 0.2%, while the Dow Jones industrial average slipped 0.1%. Volume was lower on the Nasdaq and higher on the NYSE compared to Wednesday, according to preliminary data.
4 September, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on NewsWatch: What to expect, and what may surprise, in the August jobs report
NewsWatch: What to expect, and what may surprise, in the August jobs report
The U.S. aims to extend its best stretch of job creation since 2006 and a host of economic bellwethers suggest hiring remained strong in August.
4 September, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Photo app TwitPic shutting down—blame Twitter
Photo app TwitPic shutting down—blame Twitter
Ironically, the start-up that helped make Twitter into a news and photo-sharing powerhouse, is closing over a trademark dispute.